Total Crime Rate
33.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025James Street area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Ullesthorpe , and the 149th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around James Street (LE9 4DL) in the last 12 months was 33.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.9% lower than the Ullesthorpe average (66.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around James Street (LE9 4DL), the main crime hotspot is near Wright Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ullesthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wright Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wright Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wightman Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wright Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wright Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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